Albania
Republic of Albania
Region
Europe • Southeast Europe
Capital
Tirana
The flag of Albania features a silhouetted double-headed black eagle at the center of a red field.
About Albania
Albania is a country located in Europe, specifically in the Southeast Europe region. Its capital city is Tirana. With a population of 2,837,743, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 28,748 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 98.71 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.
The official language of Albania is Albanian, .
The currency used in Albania is the Albanian lek (L), .
Albania is a member of the United Nations.
In Albania, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC+01:00 time zone.
Albania shares its borders with 4 countries: Montenegro, Greece, North Macedonia and Kosovo.
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Quick Facts
- Capital: Tirana
- Continent: Europe
- Native Name: Shqipëria
- Demonym: Albanian
- Top Level Domain: .al
- Calling Code: +355
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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